Longtime body shop changes hands
Mark Mathison was painting and restoring his last two cars this week, an orange 1970 Volkswagen Beetle and a red 1928 Model A Speedster. He’s sold Mathison Auto Body at 7350 Railroad Ave. after 37 years there.
Severing services
Breaking up is hard to do – even with your house cleaner. Shannon Stevens felt so bad about letting her cleaning lady go that she gave her more than a month’s notice and a Costco membership to alleviate the sting.
Lyft, Uber, killing local cab companies
The owner of Union Taxi Company of Gilroy says ride-sharing companies like Lyft and Uber have been killing his business. Pedro Virgen, 50, who has owned the company since 2006, has seen his business shrink from eight taxis and a dozen employees to three cabs and two drivers.
Sunday Funday at the Gilroy Garlic Festival
That's all folks. It's a wrap for the 40th annual Gilroy Garlic Festival.
After the last pepper steak had been served, the final beer poured, and as folks lingered in traffic driving home, all that remained, save for a Monday full of teardown work for...
Fit Republic upgrades its brand
A gym must address many factors if it wants to flex its financial muscles. According to Fit Republic in Gilroy, the most important things are a friendly “Hello,” and “Goodbye.”
“The number one reason why a person quits going to a gym is that they...
9 Lives Club holds ribbon cutting
9 Lives Club and the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting April 12 at the club’s location at 7430 Monterey St. in Gilroy. There are weekly comedy and music shows from some of the area’s top performers. The 4,500 square foot venue can accommodate 300 guests. Their goal is to make anyone that walks through the doors feel the positive energy and great vibe in the room. Enjoy pizza, hot dogs, soft drinks and beer while watching the shows. Details: ninelivesclub.com
